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December 2010
Vol. 27 No. 6

This listing is of past and current issues on hand There is a limit of
one/person for any variety, with the exception of the 2004 Dalton round
and the 2008 Baltimore round. All orders subject to prior sale. Thanks
for supporting l AS AC!

1ASAC-I6

2000 Sacramento or Bust (round)

2 Bronze

no senal it

S 8 each

1 Bronze postal cover

no serial H

$ 12

IASAC- 18

2002 Cincinnati River Boat (round)

2 Bronze

no serial ti

S 10 each

1ASAC-I9

2003 Denver Mint

1 Stiver

senal #d

$ 70

3 Bronze

no serial H

$ 8 each

IASAC-20

2004 Deltou Convention (round)

12 Silver

senal tfd

$28 each

5 Knameled Silver

serial #d

$ 55 each

4 Bronze

no serial it

$ 8 each

IASAC-22

2006 Gila monster, Tucson (round)

Postal cover, postpaid

S 4 each

IASAC-23

2007 Indianapolis Race Car (bar)

Bronze

no senal #

S 7 each

1ASAC=24

2008 Baltimore Crab Cake

10 Silver

serial

$ 33 each

1 lina meltxl Silver

serial #d

$ 55

Bronze

no serial #

S 6 each

LASAC-25

2009 Los Angeles Convention

Bronze

no senal #

$ 6 each

IA SAC-26

2010 Las Vegas Cityscape

4 Silver

serial #d

$40 each

Bronze

no serial U

$ 6 each

Charlie Diehl’s collection of Bugles A other papers

$50

(Please add $12 postage)

(ASAC

Bottle Cap Key Chain, free, you pnv postage

$ 1 each

IASAC

Bottle Cap Magnet - limited edition of 50

$ 5 ca ppd.

1ASAC

Ten-year pin, enameled

$10 ea ppd.

IASAC

T-shirts, royal blue, sizes S-M-L

$15 cj , ppd.

Please udd Si postage & insurance for one or zhv items $6 for three or more. Mail to:
JASAC, P.O. /lax 284 IS. Seattle IVA 98 US-841 S.

President’s

GREETINGS! Pa^e

We had a terrific meeting in Las Vegas, and it
was great to meet new members and see familiar faces,
some of w hich it had beer, years in between. Thank you
to everyone who was able to attend!

The weather was warm (90+ ) and it felt good to put on
shorts and go without a sweater or jacket. Where else
can you eat lunch in Venice and dinner in Paris?? A small
group of us went to dinner following the meeting Saturday, and capped
off the evening with a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Spectacular
views, with lights as far as the eye can see!

In Las Vegas, our board met on Friday evening before the
general business meeting on Satuiday. Ed Lantz was present on Friday,
but had to leave early Sat. morning, so Doug took over the secretarial
duties at the meeting. There were so many people that Doug had to
round up extra chairs before the meeting could begin We had a special
25th anniversary cake and the annual auction right after the meeting, and
there was plenty of time for members to trade as well All in all, it w'as
very' successful! 1 hope you'll be able to join us in Chicago next
summer, where we’ll meet in conjunction with the ANA's Worlds' Fair
of Money in Rosemont IL More on that later. . .

But. speaking of Chicago, it's time to start the process of
selecting a design for next year’s bar. We'll rotate to an ingot next year.
The design rules and a ‘blank slate’ for your artwork are enclosed in this
issue. Put on your thinking caps over the holidays and come up with
something inspired!

Our 2010 round is almost a complete sell out. Only a few of the
plain silver rounds remain. All three remaining enameled pieces were
snapped up at the convention. So, if you'd like to own one, now is the
time to send in your order! See the ‘club store- page for details.

To end our 25'1' anniversary year, 1 hope you'll enjoy this extra
special issue of The Silver Bugle, with color photographs from Las Vegas
[Thank you, .Archie!), as well as a trip down memory lane with some
other pictures from the archives. There are also some super articles on
several of the titans in our hobby - a tribute to Duane Spellman by VP
Doug and his daughter Lacy, an interv iew with Tom Greathouse by

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Archie & Fannie Kidd, and my reminiscences of Steve Rood, longtime
club President and the main editor of the guidebooks

Last, but not least, please take the time to send your renewal to
lid. along with your FREE 25-word classified ad. We hope to have
everyone renew paste haste !

Best wishes for the upcoming holidays!

iasacnancv@comcast.net

Please be sure to send in your renewal and FREE classified ad
to Secretary-Treasurer Ed Lantz. An addressed envelope and
_ mailing cards are enclosed.

As in years past, we will send a 2011 bronze bar to any club
_ member w ho contributes to The Silver Bugle.

Take an hour, or an afternoon, and design something special
for our 201 1 convention in Chicago! Entries are due Feb. Is'.

You’ll find a 1971 USPS round enclosed w ith this issue of The
Silver Bugle , compliments of Trustee Randy Guberman. These
medals were produced to mark the changeover from the Post
Office Dept, to unionization of the U.S. Postal Service.

Need a last minute holiday gift? Check out the Club Store!

Season’s Greetings & All the Best in 2011!!

V, P. Corner by Doug Jennings

At the Las Vegas club meeting. President Nancy asked us to
write and share something about Duane Spellman. Duane. Steve Rood,
Archie Kidd, Ed Lantz, and many others were with 1ASAC from the
beginning. However, 1 was more than willing to write something special
about Duane because of my friendship with Duane.

Duane and I go way back as far as personal correspondence
goes, but we didn't actually get to meet one another until the Pittsburgh
I AS AC gathering. Duane and I had spoken by phone a number of times,
I had bid in all of Duane’s mail bid auctions, Duane introduced me to
IASAC, And Duane sold me my first I AS AC bar book - the 4th edition
back in the 80's. He prodded me into running for different offices,
including president. I told him I didn’t want to do that, but he said that
he would help me out if I had any problems That was the year Duane
passed away I really missed his guidance during my presidency.

Now I don’t get to see Linda very often because 1 don't attend
the west coast meetings because of cost and distance, but 1 en joyed
getting the chance to talk with her about Duane at the Las Vegas
meeting. 1 know whet I wanted to say about Duane, but 1 wanted to be
sure 1 included some things that she wanted remembered about him
Duane and I shared a coaching bond in football He had coached Pop
Warner football and Little League baseball He attended all of the
sporting events that his kids were involved in from gymnastics to cross
country to softball to you name it. He was a true family man and had a
gruff exterior sometimes until you had the chance to see the private and
softer side of Duane. Duane had that facade that a lot of us have and that
kind of hides what we’re really like. When Duane and I were alone, he
dropped that guard and we had some good heart-to-heart talks.

So, what do Buckeyes and Spartans have in common? A very'
great dislike of Wolverines! That was probably the first conversation 1
had with Duane We were in Pittsburgh and had some down time on
Saturday I don’t know what you do on fall Saturdays, but if 1 can slip
away from household duties, 1 try to watch college football. Duane and I
were doing that together in the hotel lobby, and found that he was Ohio
State all the way, and 1 was a graduate of Michigan State University.

(Go Spartans!) One thing led to another and we discovered our coaching
bond, a great love of football, and our mutual dislike of Wolverines. I
wound up coaching football for 30 years and being inducted in the
Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2003. Duane
thought me coaching football was great. He had enjoyed his years of
playing and coaching football immensely and missed having to give it up
as family and business became more involved and time-consuming. He

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dearly missed it. I’m sure he would love the country song about the boys
ot fall and what football does for boys. It’s something until you’ve done
it and been deeply involved with it that it’s just in your blood, but I
digress.

While I was putting together some things to bring to Las Vegas
for a showcase of IASAC memorabilia. 1 came across a tile folder of
mail bid sales of Duane’s. (I still have some of Jim Best's and other
members that had mail bid sales back in the oid days before eBay
became the forum for selling.) I had stapled the prices realized to die
printed mail bid sheets that Duane had sent out 1 almost brought them
w ith me to Vegas, but I opted to bring a variety of old Silver Bugles, and
some other pieces that I had collected related to IASAC over the years.
Also. I had the letter from Duane urging me to join IASAC and a
welcome letter from Tom Fernandez for joining IASAC. (Talk about
being a pack rat; lam!) Every now and then when 1 haul out some of the
pieces 1 purchased from Duane, I find a personal note attached and think
back to what question I had asked him in my previous note/letter that
prompted his reply.

J have my old 5lh edition of our .An Indexed Guide Book of
Silver Art Bars which I took to my first IASAC meeting that I was able
to attend in Pittsburgh. I had everyone at the club meeting sign it for me.
When I can attend, I still ask those in attendance sign it as a memory of
those meetings. That’s why when 1 look at 1998 Pittsburgh. 1999
Omaha, and 2001 Annandale, I see Duane’s signature and that he was
there and sharing his knowledge about an bars with us. He is truly
missed.

I know this piece lacks focus, but as I thought about Duane and
what he had meant to me and my collecting interests, 1 probably
wouldn't be writing this article at all because I never would have joined
IASAC and found collecting art bars so much fun. I would have missed
some great friendships and never have traveled to some of the meeting
places without Duane’s persuasion to join IASAC. For those of you that
knew Duane, I’m sure you're the richer for having that acquaintance.

You also knew that Duane was in your comer and had your back if you
were his friend. And that, I think, is what I remember most about Duane
- his loyalty to his wife, family, and friends. (Still miss you. Duane )

That’s it for now.

Deputy Doug

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Memories of Steve

By Nancy Yee

■\

After reading Doug Jennings remembrances of Duane Spellman,

1 realized 1 was also having difficulty getting my thoughts together about
Steve Rood (1920-2005) our longtime club President from 1989-1995,
and one of the founding fathers of 1 ASAC.

1 first met Steve on the phone, one spring day in 1 989. He was
going to be dub president and had heard about me from Ken Macomber,
an east coast dealer who became a trustee that same year. Ken had an
idea I might be a good fit for Secretary-Treasurer, and he was right.

Steve and l hit it off right away.

Back in 1 989, the club was being held together by Duane. He
was doing the Bugle all by himself and had managed to keep the club
afloat, but he needed help and convinced Steve to take on the presidency.
We all met in Denver that fall for my first club convention. I’ll never
forget how gracious Steve and his wife Agnes were - meeting me at the
hotel and escorting me around Denver in a rented cab. We saw much of
the city, and had buffalo burgers in a restaurant famous for its wild meat
and stuffed animals on the walls.

That was the first of many fun times we shar ed, including
Baltimore the following year. In 1991 1 convinced Steve to bring a big
display of Califomia/Hollywood-related bars to the show in Long Beach.
It was probably the first and last time 1 saw many of those rare issues.
Charlotte & Chattanooga were other highlights. Steve and Agnes even
visited my family here in Seattle, and we took them to our favorite
Chinese restaurant. My kids were thrilled with the stuffed animals they
received as gifts.

My biggest gift was Steve’s friendship. He could be crusty and
cantankerous, but he had a heart of gold and great personal integrity. He
was always willing to shar e bits of information about the industry, and
take the time when I’d give him a call with a question. He was a
veritable wealth of information, knowing many of the inside stories on
bars and why they were made or who made drem. He kept up with all
the mints and had standing orders for many bars. He had a huge
collection - his personal favorite was anything with serial #007.

1 was invited to help with the 5"' edition of An Indexed Guide
Book of Silver Ail Bar s, which was published in 1991, followed very
soon afterward with an update in 1993. Steve was involved with the
books from the very beginning, and he worked closely with Archie Kidd.
Duane Spellman, Tom Greathouse and Bill Cassin assisted on the earlier
editions. My pari in the 1991 version was the cross index, which hadn’t

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been done before, and it took hours and hours and hours. What a
tremendous learning experience that was!

Steve was a successful businessman and a loyal family man He
and Agnes had three children: Gayle, Steve Jr. and Jan, and many loving
grandchildren. He would put everyone in the family to work on
cataloging ail bars. It was a most enjoyable pastime. His favorite color
was blue and he loved a good steak. I remember listening to him and
\gnes talk about their favorite Polish treats they’d prepare together for
he holidays. They would spend days in the kitchen getting ready to host
the family.

Steve’s health was failing for several years before he passed on
m 2005. I’ll never forget my last conversation with him. He was resting
in a lawn chair in his back yard, but still willing to take my call, even
though he didn’t feel that great. We talked about the club - he was
always interested to hear what was new - and he wanted the latest on me
and my family, the weather, etc.

Another call came one morning in late June 2005 from Archie
and I knew it wasn’t good news. Our dear friend was gone. But, he has
left an incredible and lasting legacy on the hobby which cannot be
dismissed - the research he put into the guidebooks is irreplaceable and
his dedication to the hobby and IASAC was above reproach. We all owe
him a huge debt.

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2011 DESIGN CONTEST N.

All club members are invited to participate in the 201 1 Bar Design Contest
which is now underway.

We'll be meeting in Rosemont IL. near Chicago's O’Hare Airport, during the
ANA s World Fair of Money Aug 16-20 Your design can be something
related to Chicago or a topical event for 2011 Just remember these simple
rules, which were approved by the board in 2008

1 Entrants must be members of IASAC

2 Only one entry per member/group

3 No copyrighted trademarks or logos may be used in the design

4 IASAC retains the right to make changes to the design, as may be
necessary for the minting process

5 IASAC will oversee the minting of the design

6 All entries become the property of IASAC

Send your original artwork to IASAC, c/o Design Contest, P O Box 28415
Seattle WA 981 18-8415 All Entries are due by Feb I, 201 1

Good Luck & Have Fun!
come up with every year,
the bar, numbered 000

We look forward to seeing what our talented members
And remember, the winner receives the first strike of

Prices Realized - 2010 Club Auction

$30

$55

13.

no bid

$30

no bid

14.

$30

$35

15.

$40

$30

10.

$45

16.

$37x2

$50

11.

$30

17.

no bid

$32

12.

$30

All receipts are in & the auction garnered a total of $516. Those
items receiving no bid will be used for prizes in the coming year.
If you would like to donate toward the 201 1 auction, we will
accept items until May 1, 201 1 This is the cutoff date for
inclusion in the Mail Bid listing, so that all members may
participate, even if they are unable to attend the annual meeting.
Thank you.

Readers’ Choice Awards

Congratulations to the following members who received prizes donated
by Laila Taavola, Mike Zielinski and Ken Kline for their articles in The
Silver Bugle over the past year. First place honors went to Nancy Yee.
Walter Thomas and Doug Jennings tied for second place, and Randy
Guberman was third. Thanks to everyone who sent in a ballot!

Bugle Contributors Thanked

All club members who sent in articles for the club newsletter during the
past year have received a 20 10 bronze Las Vegas round in appreciation.
Without member input, our bulletin would be pretty dull. Thanks for
your contributions! !

A Salute to Charter Members!

By Nancy Yee

While searching through the files for photos of past conventions,
I came across a list of Charter Members in I AS AC. The list was
undated, and shows the first 121 members through June of the year. I’m
assuming it was 1985. Many of the names brought back memories of
people who are no longer with us. Others dropped out and came back
once or twice throughout the 25-year span of the club. Ivan L. Rash,
original #03 1 has just re-joined after a vety long absence! When at all
possible, we’ve given returning members their original club numbers.
Thank you to all who have remained loyal to the club!

Original members who have never left:

#001 Ed Lantz
#007 (Rood) Gayle Falter
#010 Ralph Downey
#0 1 1 Harvey Chew
#016 Cecil Jackson
#02 1 A. Wayne Garrett
#030 Len W. Kruithof
#036 Odell Morrow
#046 Ralph Steffen
#055 Theresc Kondis
#062 Carl Roggero
#065 'rhoinas E. Bales
#075 (now #002) (Duane) Linda Spellman
#077 (Cassandra) Gayle Falter
#085 (now #136) Clarence L. Criswell
#090 (now #032) Bill & Hazel Allen
#091 Herbert Hulsizer

#105 (now #079) (Richard) Lou Ann DeVries
#116 (now #070) Archie Kidd
#121 (now #096) John Dykas

Some who’ve returned:

#003 (originally #006, then #393) Will Rossman
#03 1 Ivan L. Rash
#103 Edwin Bruce Strimple
#343 (originally #026)Steve Pfaadt

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Mail to: 1IASAC, P.O. Box 28415, Seattle WA 98118-8415

Name:

Winners will be chosen
From correct answers
Received On or Before
January 5, 201 1

Congratuations to Bill Eggebrecht and Carlton Dodge for their winning entries
n the last puzzle. Thanks to everyone who sent in an answer, including Robert
Chester, Bill Haffner, Dave Davenport, Peggy Conrad, M F. Kendrick, Lynnae
Clark, Jerry G. Hall, Larry Pung and Gary Fouquet

We are OUT of prizes. If you’d like to donate something, please send it along.
Thanks!

Inspiration for this puzzle came from the DVDs on the shelf Good Luck in
finding the following movie titles.

I’Age D’Or, Syriana, Gosford Park, Donnie Darko, Cry Baby, Burn After
Reading, Groundhog Day, Catch Me If You Can, Trainspotting, Vertigo,
Aviator, In Good Company, The Devil Wears Prada, Moonstmck, Sabrina, Life
as a House, Frida, Music and Lyrics, Spellbound, Moulin Rouge.

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MINUTES for the annual IASAC Business
Meeting held at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino,

Skyrise Tower, First Floor Meeting Room E
in Las Vegas, Nevada as recorded by the
Vice President Doug Jennings, standing in
for Secretary -Treasurer Ed Lantz on Saturday,

October 16, 2010.

1 ) The meeting was called to order and members were welcomed
by President Nancy Yee at 2:58pm. Opening remarks included that
this was one of the larger membership meetings IASAC has had in

its 25 years of existence.

2) Those officers and trustees who were unable to attend included
Michelle Burke, Harvey Chew, Patti Finner, Tom Clark and
incoming trustee Randy Guberman. Introduction of all present
members, their membership number, and any guests that
accompanied them was done in an orderly fashion, going around
the room and introducing everybody. Those attending included:
John Daino, Lawrence & Leslie Bellew, Bruce & Pamela Holland,
Brian Comeau, Dave & Sandi Belcher, Robin Carlson, Shirley
Salac, Bill Doty, Jill Stanley, Lou Ann DeVries, Lacy & Richard
Enderson, Linda Spellman, Phillip C. Asher, Barry Coleman,
Charles Luce, Diane Barbieri, Ed & Walter Thomas, Renee
Steffins, Carrie & Jim Best, Sue Golding, Mike & Shane Sprouse
and Phyllis Clanin.

3) The Secretary-Treasurer’s report was a guesstimate in the
absence of Ed Lantz. The Silver Bugle showed a balance of
$9408.60 as of 9/17/1 0. However, expenses had probably dropped
that number to approximately $6800, more or less.

4) Regarding the 2010 Las Vegas round, 160 silver rounds were
made, and were pretty much sold out; 65 were enameled with only
one left, and 175 bronze were made, with one being given to all in

attendance at the meeting, leaving a number in the club’s
possession.

Another 105 rounds were produced for the club’s 25th anniversary,
and these were all pre-sold.

5) Presentation of prizes and awards were handled by President
Nancy. The 2010 round -First Stike went to Sandi & Dave
Belcher for their winning design. The Price of Silver Award went
lo Rick Colgan, who missed the correct total by several hundredths
of a cent. He received a gold-plated 'Congratulations’ silver bar
with the club logo on the reverse. Mike Sprouse and Ralph Steffen
won the Membership Drive award with six new members and each
won one of the gold-plated bars Archie Kidd and Ed Lantz tied
tor 2n with 4 new members apiece, and each was awarded a silver
Congratulations' bar. Officer & Trustee bars were presented to

those in attendance at the meeting. Members then received their
rounds that they had ordered Mike Sprouse offered to purchase
tne last enamel in the case and did so.

6) New Business included the announcement of Chicago
(Rosemont IL) and the ANA’s date in August (8/16 to 8/20, 2011)
for the next IASAC annual meeting. Details as to the where,
when, etc of the 2012 IASAC meeting will be worked out by the
board and announced when it is chosen. The site will be
somewhere east of the Mississippi.

Other new business included a special presentation bar being given
to Archie Kidd in recognition of all the contributions he has made
to IASAC. Also, those present were asked to send any
articles/memories/anecdotes that they would like to share with the
club about one of the founding fathers of IASAC - Duane
Spellman. Linda Spellman, her daughter, and son-in-law were in
attendance and greatly appreciated the gesture made by Nancy in
calling for the articles to remember Duane.

7) Adjournment was motioned by Jim Best and a 2nd was made by
Mike Sprouse, with the motion passing unanimously at 3:47pm.
Refreshments and the silent auction then took place.

Respectfully submitted,

Doug Jennings

Vice President & acting Secretary

A Letter to My Dad , Duane Spellman

By Lacy Endersoo

As a kid I remember my Dad sitting at his desk looking through
coins or reading the latest numismatic newsletter w hile watching football
or some other sporting event. My Dad was always occupied with the
things he loved which included his four children and the things they
loved. I can’t remember a cross country event or a softball game where
he wasn t standing on the sidelines rooting me on, or a tennis or baseball
game of my brother's or a gymnastic meet of my sister; he rarely missed
any event if ever.

Of course as a kid my interest was not on or about my parents, so
I never really cared so much about my Dad’s coin business or his silver
hobby - which is unfortunate now that I am older. I think 1 was 12 when
he gave me a silver art bar with a picture of Secretariat on it. I thought,
“How cool,” until he told me silver was up to $50 an ounce, so I sold it
back to him. That was the extent of my interest.

During the summers when 1 was a teenager, I worked in my
Dad’s coin store. 1 spent hours separating pennies in a machine looking
tor BIE's.(l) At the time it seemed ridiculous, but lately, going through
boxes of his things, I came across two of the machines and I was thrilled
that 1 even knew what they were - so many good memories.

He mentioned often how he wished one of his children would get
into the coin business so someone could take over when he passed, but
clearly that wasn't me. I mean, I just didn't get it. However. I have a
son Shaun who owns a coin store, and although my dad was already gone
when Shaun entered into the business, my Dad must be smiling down
from heaven I see my son standing behind that counter and it is my Dad
all over again. Wow, that made me cry.

My Dad passed away over eight years ago. and on and off over
the years I’ve sold a lot of his collections on eBay. I have enjoyed going
through his things, reading his correspondence and letters he’s written
for his own personal newsletters and the Bugle. It feel good know my
Dad’s belongings are finding good homes with appreciative owners; my
Dad would want that. But it wasn’t until this past year that I came across
a large part of his silver art bar collection and began selling it. Tins is
when I started to meet members of the 1ASAC - people in the club who
never had the chance to meet my Dad. All I really knew about my Dad’s
involvement in the club was that his number was 2 and that made him
important.

During the few months of selling his bars, I have met quite a few
really nice and knowledgeable club members, one being Steve in

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Alabama, Chris in Ohio and Eric in Oregon. Steve began writing me
about the bars I was listing, sending me information and answers to
questions I had. It was obvious from the start of our business
relationship that Steve had a passion for the silver ait hobby just as my
Dad had. Because of his involvement I decided to join the club and
venture on to Las Vegas for die 25th annual convention, where I met
some of my Dad’s old friends and talked to some others (Sandi) who
actually purchased from me online.

I took my Mom with me - she used to attend the shows with my
Dad - and she was able to see some of her old friends. I took my
husband who was so intrigued with the whole thing that he joined too
As we sat diere listening to Nancy speak and then Doug, all I could think
of was, “If my Dad could see us now. . . oh how happy he would be.”

(1) The BIE pennies are those that have an extra line in the word Liberty
between the B and the E. The extra line of metal makes them look like BIE My
Dad used to see a bulk bag of pennies advertising that each bag had some BIEs

Duane Spellman in his shop on Saticoy Street
in Canoga Park, CA — mid 1970s

From Nancy’s Mailbag.

I always enjoy hearing back from' members when they receive their
round or art bar. This year was no exception. A few of the comments
are included here:

John Gillgren: “I look forward to getting my mail everyday and this
was definitely wonderful. Getting mail is the highlight of my day since 1
sit in my house day in and day out since 7-27-10 when I fell and broke
my right hip. Therapy is finally helping me to walk again. The silver is
beautiful like always. Thank Randy G. for the bottle cap.”

Linda Mohlhenrich: “1 am enjoying my new membership in IASaC.
Thank you so much for sending the 3 beautiful rounds.”

Crystal Wilson: “Thanks, Nancy. I received the rounds today. They are
beautiful as always. Thanks, too, for the bottle cap key chain. Iam
going to use it on the zipper of my coat for all to see. Keep up the great
work.”

Bino Dirai: “Received my order on October 12, 2010, and bottle cap key
chain. Thank you very much. Beautiful work of art.”

Bon Eubanks: “Hi, hope all is well. Received order o.k. today. The
rounds are really well designed and beautiful. 1 trust you had a great
time in Las Vegas. We just finished a very hot summer (records) and
now just starting to cool down! Hope you and your family will have a
super fall season as we anticipate.” (Thanks also for sending stamps,
Don!)

Larry Pung: “Got my round; they are great! 1 also have a good luck
story. Went to the local bank and asked for a roll of 50-cent pieces to
give out on Halloween. I opened one end to reveal the back of a Walker.
My heart pounded as 1 dumped the roll. 1 8 Walkers and 2 Franklins! 1
expected clad Kennedys. I showed them off to fellow IASAC member
Ban Freeland at our Marysville Coin Club meeting where he offered me
$1 10. 1 think I’ll hang on to this find for a while.”

Steve Pfaadt: “They look great. Thanks!”

Gary Fouquetr “Received 12 Oct. Good idea about both sent at same
time. Both look great. Surprised about tire bottle cap.”

Lem Kruithof: “Received the round on 10/12. Beautiful! Wish 1 could
be at the Vegas get -together but couldn’t quite work it out.”

Bon Young: “I received my order of IASAC 25'1' medals today 10-12-
10. They are beautiful. The bottle cap is great. I didn’t know you could
get something like this if you don’t bottle soft dr inks.”

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Bill Haffner: “Well, today is the day of the meeting. Hope you're
having a better day than me. This morning the electric company cut my
T'v cable and 1 ve been without TV all day. Sure is quiet here. Got my
club lounds last week. The enamel one is really nice. I showed it to
Randy Guberman yesterday. He wishes he’d got one too. Randy and I
met at another coin show in St. Charles yesterday. We met Jason Patrick
or Patrick Mint and John Guide of Pioneer Mint. We got them both to
sign our guidebooks. I got John to tell me the story about the ‘scratched’
die on the Man O’War bar (PM-1, page 207, 5"1 edition). “ (Sounds like a
story for the Bugle, Bill!)

Jacqui Lorenzo: “I received all 3 rounds and love them. My daughter
was happy to get the bottle cap - please extend our thanks to Randy.”
iHYanli Rhoades: “All rounds are top notch. Thanks.”
i*. Lee Foley: I received my 25"’ year rounds. They are quite something
to behold. The Las Vegas one is even better looking that in the pictures.
Hie 25" Anniversary one is also very nice and will look good in with all
the rest of my collection. Be sure to give all who worked on these a big
attaboy for all of us who just get to enjoy them. Thanks again Mr.
Randy Guberman for giving us the pop top key chain. 1 received all of
these on my birthday - 10/12, so these will also have a little more
importance for me.”

Michelle N. Burke: “1 love our dub. Thanks for making it great! Sorry'

1 couldn’t make what 1 suspect was a wonderful IASAC reunion &
meeting! Garrett s still in China, as it will be over a month there. All the
books & album are coming together and the artwork amazing. By the
way, the ait work & enameling on Vegas is spectacular. Best ever!!”

A! Lo: 1 hope the IASAC meeting in Las Vegas was a success and I am
looking forward to reading about it in the next newsletter! 1 was
undecided about going to Las Vegas or flying to Hawaii to attend my
high school class leunion. Since this was the Big 5-0 everyone in my
family said that 1 should go to the reunion, since this is the BIG ONE and
maybe the last. (My wife) Pearl, being a San Jose city girl, doesn’t like
the heat, humidity and bugs of Hawaii and I couldn't persuade her to go
with me. 1 spent 10 days on Kauai, half the time with classmates and the
oi her half with family/friends. It was very enjoyable and memorable but
too short — like all vacations. I received the club rounds that you sent
and they all look great. . . as usual. The key chain is also another welcome
addition to my IASAC collection. Mahalo & Aloha.”

Alan Robinson: “Club rounds arrived safely this morning - they are
very nice - many thanks. Hope you are keeping ok. The weather here is
starting to turn. We have had two frosts already and only October. It's
now, but very cold.”

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Las Vegas Scrapbook - October 2010

Group photo from Las Vegas meeting. Front row: Bill Doty Shane Sprouse, John Daino.
Kneeling behind: Pamela Holland (far left), Richard & Lacy Enderson, Nancy Yee, Phil Asher &
Doug Jennings. Standing: Jim & Carrie Best, Sue Golding, Renee Steffins, Shirley Salac, Barry
Coleman, Larry & Leslie Bellew, Mike Sprouse (behind Leslie), Sandi & Dave Belcher, Phyllis
Clanin, Bruce Holland, LouAnn DeVries, Linda Spellman.

Chuck Luce and Diane Barbierie of San Diego missed
the group shot. They had another engagement after the
meeting. Diane is one of our newest members!

Barry Coleman brought lots of trad¬
ing material for the session after
the meeting.

Pictured left, new member, John
Diano (left) quickly bonded with
Shane Sprouse and his Dad Mike.

There was a special 25th Anniversary Cake. The catering department at the hotel did a nice job
on refreshments!

Larry & Leslie Bellew traveled from the east coast
to attend their first meeting. Larry offered to assist
at the club table at the meeting next summer in
Rosemont. IL.

Robin Carlson & Shirley Salac drove from
Colorado to attend the meeting. Robin is one
of our Charter Members.

VP Doug Jennings and Bill Doty 'shoot the
breeze’ after the meeting. Unfortunately.

Bill returned home to find his house
burglarized, but thankfully they missed his
silver collection.

Jill Stanley accompanied her sister LouAnn
DeVries to the meeting. LouAnn was at the first
convention in Las Vegas in 1985.

David & Sandi Belcher proudly display #000 at
the Las Vegas round, their prize for designing
this year’s IASAC piece.

Harvey Chew & Bill Haffner. Tucson 2006

Charlie Diehl. Milwaukee 1993

VP Doug Jennings & Trustee Phyllis Clanin spent hours on the bourse, and had
fun answering questions about the club posed by passersby.

Richard &. Lacy Enderson pose in front of the poster-sized photo they'd had made of her dad

Left: Doug Jennings & Sue Gold¬
ing had a good time at the trading
session after the close of the
business meeting. Sue’s last club
meeting was in Denver in 2003

Bottom Left: Phil Asher was at
his second IASAC meeting the
first being the Sacramento show
in 2000.

Bottom Right: Bruce & Pamela
Holland were at their first meeting
their 25th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations!

Duane Spellman at work in his coin shop in the mid-1970s

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Group dinner at the Golden Lamb Inn, Cincinnati 2002. Sharon & Tom Clark. Ralph & Lucinda
Steffen, Beverly Mengelkoch and Eda Thomas.

Top Left: Duane Spellman & Dick
DeVries. Pittsburgh 1998. Left: Jim
Best & Paul Singleton. Baltimore 2008.
Above: Garrett. Michelle & Katie
Burke. Dallas 1996.

Below: Group at Sacramento, 2000. Seated: Dick DeVries. Michelle Burke & Nancy Yee. Stand¬
ing: Jerry Mengelkoch, Jim Best, Duane Spellman, Chuck Luce, Jan Henke. Vi & Phil Asher, Joe
Sirois, Eda & Walter Thomas, Don Barsi. (Photo by Michael Turrini.)

IASAC

Group dinner at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, 1984. Kneeling: John Dykas. Milwaukee 1993
Linda & Duane Spellman. Standing: Steve Rood, Lou & Alice
Kretovics, Agnes Rood. Archie Kidd, Tom Clark, George &

Alice Condor. Behind: Michelle & Garrett Burke, Walter &

Eda Thomas, Harvey Chew.

Robin & Larry Cannon,
Charleston 1992

Earl &. Mona Schlotzhauer, Charlotte 1992

Celebrating 25 Years In Photos
1985 - 2010

Jan Henke & Lou Kretovics. Seattle 1997

Steve & Agnes Rood and Daughter Gayle
Falter. Chattanooga 1994.

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Glenn & Betty Perry. Tucson 2006

Linda Spellman, Nancy
Yce and Michelle Burke.
Chattanooga 1994

Lou Kretovics & Al Lo. Las Vegas 1995

Ed & Sue Lantz. Las Vegas 1995

Tour group at SilverTowne Mint. Indianapolis 2007

Mike &. Debbie Sprouse, Indianapolis 2007

Larry Pung, Indianapolis 2007

Michelle Burke & Ken Klein, Baltimore 2008

Jerry Mengelkoch, Cincinnati 2002

Lou & Alice Kretovics. Cincinnati 2002 Sue Golding. Denver 2003

Jim Best & Steve Phaadt. Cincinnati 2002

Robert Lovelace. Seattle 1997

Judy & Chris Drugan. Pittsburgh 1998

Linda Spellman & Eda Thomas. Virginia 2001

Don Young. Robert Royal & Dan Freeland. Baltimore 2008

Archie Kidd & Steve Rood. Chattanooga 1994

Will Rossman, Dan Freeland. Doug Jennings & Jim Best, Baltimore 2008

John Wilson & John Gillgreen.
Milwaukee 1993

Chuck & Jean Luce. Las Vegas 1995

Nancy Yee. Eda & Walter Thomas,
Charlotte 1992 (photo by Agnes Rood)

Sarina & Doug Vinning, Indianapolis 2007

Patti Finncr, Garrett & Michelle Burke.
Indianapolis 2007

Scott Stinson & Sons Joshua & David,
Indianapolis 2007

Sandy & Craig Watanabe.
Baltimore 2008

Wayne & Phyllis Clanin,
Indianapolis 2007

Duane Spellman. Jim Best. Doug Jennings.
Lou Ann DeVries. Virginia 2001

10th Anniversary Cake, Las Vegas 1995

SEARCHING FOR GREATHOUSE
By Fannie & Archie Kidd

Tom Grealhouse was the topic of conversation between myself and
another club member recently. I mentioned the fact that I had not spoken to
Tom for about thirty plus years, had no idea where to contact him but would like
to speak with him and ask him a couple of questions. This member has a contact
able to locate "‘missing persons” with a minimum of information. So I told him
what I knew about Thomas R. Greathouse.

Not long after, he located Nancy Greathouse and left telephone
messages but since she did not recognize him, she did not respond. He called
again and mentioned my name which she recognized from Tom and myself
having published the First Edition Silver Bar Guide Book in the 1970s. She
returned his call and gave him Tom's phone number which he passed on to me.
Later 1 called and left my name and number and Tom returned my call. After a
one-and-a-half hour phone conversation, I told him our club members who are
familiar with his works would be very interested in an update on his life after his
"disappearance” from the silver art bar hobby. The following is an excerpt from
our conversation:

Q. How did you become interested in silver bars?

A. In 1972 1 began to collect coins (poorly graded ones I might add).
One Saturday while visiting Plainfield Coins in Florida, 1 came across something
I had never seen before. The dealer said they were called “Art Bars” or “Silver
Ingots.” Within thirty seconds 1 forgot all about collecting coins. I bought two
of eveiy design he had in his showcase (six or seven I think). I bought two of
every design because my wife at that time was Nancy, and she also was attracted
to them. We paid about $2.50 to $2.75 each for them.

Q. Do you remember the first bar that you bought?

A. It was “Thanksgiving 1972” by Madison Mint owned by Harry
Forman, the man in my opinion who is truly the granddaddy of silver bars.

Harry told me one time that he did it just for the fun of it. In the early days
mintages of 1 0,000-20,000 were advertised as scarce/rare. It was common to see
10 new bars advertised each week in “Coin World” or “Numismatic News.”
Sadly, many of these bars could not be classified as art bars but some were truly
a work of art in .999 pure silver. After the Hunt Brothers fiasco, speculators got
out and all that was left was the really serious collector who understood what the
hobby was all about. Now it was a real art form in pure silver.

By this time Nancy and I had already released a few bars but

frankly they were not what we felt the collector was looking for. We then began
a series of highly detailed art bars based on entertainment personalities that I had
admired growing up. Most of them had already died, and every so often I would
think of something that I liked, maybe a scene from my childhood like “I’ll Be
I lome for Christmas if Only in My Dreams,” or “In the Garden” and others. As
our logo Nancy had designed a mansion with “Greathouse Productions” and both
our initials.

Q. What was your favorite bar?

. . loose, it would be “Pledge of Allegiance” HAM-32. I

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believe myself to be a true American patriot and still tear up every time I hear a
crowd sing “America.”

Q. What have you been doing all these years since you are no longer
active in the hobby?

A. Well, it was a hard decision to make, but 1 needed to make a better
living for my six person family so 1 left the construction company and started a
promotional products company, finding success in that for many years up until 1
retired to the North Georgia mountains at age 59 in 2005. My wife Patti and 1
bought a three story cabin which we call “The Dancing Bear Lodge” located in a
small friendly country town. Another question 1 have been asked is “How hard
is it to produce an art bar?” In the early days it was just learn as you go. The
condensed answer would be the first step was to take time on a design that you
liked but also one you felt collectors would see as worthy to be a part of their
personal collection, something they could relate to such as a major current event
or something out of our American past. Having chosen a subject, we would
begin a history research. Photos were an important part of the research since no
one photo might be the right angle, or taken at the right age if the subject was a
personality. Then a decision was made and all the pieces were sent to our die
cutter who sometimes would add his input. It was then sent back to us for final
changes. Once art was finalized, the die was cut and sent to the engraving
company, or “mint” as we called them. The die had to be heat treated or
hardened by a very high heat. Before it was hardened, a few trial strikes were
made by taking the unhardened die and fitting it in the die press with a collar to
hold the blank to keep it from slipping. A few strikes were made in soft lead a
little larger than the finished art bar would be. The mint sent these pieces to us
for final approval. At this point (assuming the lead trial strikes were good), we
would okay it to begin striking.

The die was then polished, otherwise you would not achieve
the mirror finish background. Normally our art bars were struck twice with
20,000 pounds of pressure. By striking each bar twice, we were assured of
getting the high detail cut into the die. If you struck the bar more than twice, you
were running a risk of the die cracking and causing a possible delay of weeks to
start the process over again. The bar was then numbered and placed in a sleeve
and then another blank was struck.

Q. Give us a sample of choosing a subject for one of your bars.

A. The answer to this question is taken in part from an article written
by Nancy Greathouse in a December 1977 monthly booklet published by Tom
Greathouse.

“Early in 1975, while we were living in Florida, our son Todd began
riding in bicycle motorcross races. At this lime motorcross was one of the
nation’s fastest growing sports for youngsters. Actually, BMX really got started
in California about 1972 and has spread from coast to coast.

“The riders in BMX usually range from six to 16 years. .. . It is
definitely an exciting event to watch — and a great family sport.

“It’s quite obvious that all the riders who race put forth a lot of effort on

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the track, but not all of them can win a trophy or a ribbon. Yet everyone
deserves something for his efforts. That’s why we decided to design a “Bicycle
Motorcross" bar; not for the silver bar collectors, but for the BMX riders and
their families. ...

“Since we were primarily concerned about selling this to BMX
families, we only had 200 silver bars struck. Fortunately for us, the bar was
ready for sale as Christmas gifts in 1975. When sales to BMX families ended,
Tom offered the rest of the bars to collectors. Like our previous bar, “Nobody’s
Perfect,” this is a difficult bar for new collectors to acquire. ...

“As 1975 ended, we began to plan our bars for 1976 and naturally, a
bicentennial series seemed appropriate. Our design for the first bar in that series,
“God Bless America,” is still one of our favorites — but that’s another story.”

Q. Would you consider designing and releasing
another art bar?

A. No promises but I will consider it.

Q. Even with all this information, we still haven’t touched on what you
have been doing to stay busy after your retirement?

A. Basically retirement for me and my wife has meant a very fruitful
involvement in missionary work and like most retired people I wonder how 1
found time to work since I am busier than ever before.

My wife and I have traveled extensively serving in Mexico, Spain,
Italy, Turkey, Greece, France, Cypress and Dubai in the Persian Gulf. One of
our most exciting mission’s experience was a trip to Egypt. We had the
privilege of seeing the pyramids of Giza and sailing in the type of boat that Jesus
would have used. We visited Alexandria and Cairo which is an amazing city. It
is the second largest city in the world, home to over 22,000,000 people, eighty
percent of whom are Muslims.

Our current service is in Kenya, East Africa, where we have sort of
adopted an orphanage in the middle of nowhere called Isovya. In late November
we plan to establish a new missionary church in our own hometown.

I am trusting God that my last years will be my best years resting on the
promise of Galatians 6:9, “And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due
season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Thank you, Archie, and club members for remembering Nancy and me.
It's been great!

HAMILTON— 32

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/* NEW ISSUES

Silver Towne Mint has a number of new offerings, dated 2010 for the
upcoming holiday season, including a Train Medallion. Snowman
Medallion. Singing Bird Choir Medallion, Santa & Deer Ingot. Baby’s
First Christmas Medallion, Angel & Deer Ingot, and Moose & Snowman
Medallion. All are one ounce, .999 fine silver, and can be ordered either
plain or enameled. For more information, call SilverTowne at 1-800-
788-7481 or check their website at www.silvertowne.com

New Zealand has issued a set of five ‘Ancient Reptiles of New Zealand ’
Ah are bullion, .999 fine silver $1 coins weighing 31 103 grams and are
40mm m diameter. Mintage was limited to 1500 pieces of each design,
including a Titanosaurus, Allosaurus, Mauisaurus, Anhanguera &

The reverse for 3,1 ,s Queen Elizabeth II and they are

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Several world coins were issued in .999 fine
silver this year, including this one from Tuvalu.

It is part of a set of four $ I coins featuring
famous ballets (Cinderella is shown here).

All weigh 31.135 grains and are 40.6 millimeters
in diameter. A total of 2500 sets were made.

The coins were designed by Aleysha Howarth.

Also fiom ! uvalu is this Roman Legionnaire
SI coin in .999 fine silver. It has the same
dimensions as noted in the ballet sets above.
The mintage was limited to 5000 pieces and
the coin was designed by Wade Robinson.

This ‘African Wildlife 10 shilling, .999 fine silver
coin is from Somalia, and features an elephant on
the obverse. Mintage is unlimited. The coin
weighs 31.1 grams and is 39 mm. in diameter.

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New Issues

Trustee Wally Thomas will be taking over this column in 20) 1

New for 2010 from the Royal Hawaiian
Mint is the Warrior of Hawaii along with
the Contemporary Edition, consisting of
the 2010 Surfer and Hula Dancer with the
Waikiki Dala reverse. All are 39mm,

.999 fine silver and are minted in Proof
condition.

RHM is also announcing a new issue commemorating the 70lh
anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which will be issued on Dec.

7, 2010. Shipping on the Pearl Harbor round will begin Dec. 8, in time
for the holidays.

For more information on any of these rounds, contact the Royal
Hawaiian Mint at www.rovalhawaiianmint.com or 1-808-922-6468. The
street address is RHM, Waikiki Trade Center, Suite 711, 2255 Kuhio
Ave., Honolulu HI 96815.

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The GalSery Mint Museum "X

By Randy Guberman

Few individuals in modem times have given of themselves to a passion
to please even the hardiest appetite -Ron Landis, who eventually worked as an
engraver for twenty years, and Joe Rust, an experienced machinist teamed up as
entertainers, one playing the guitar and other a mandolin During the 90s, Ron
and Joe traveled to Renaissance Fairs with a mini mint screw press and almost
like magic would produce coinage demonstrations in which they would take
rocks, turn them into metal, and then into coins!

Trying to make a living like this certainly was not a huge moneymaker
Afler some time, it was not a surprise that they became partners in a minting
business. Their specialty is to make reproductions of many antique coins,
minted in original weight and composition which they could sell to collectors
who wanted to fill in gaps in their collections without spending a fortune for the
genuine coins.

While traveling throughout the U.S., Rob and Joe fell in love with a
small town in Arkansas - Eureka Springs, to be exact. They opened a shop that
also served as a museum where you could visit The Gallery Mint Museum
(GMM) began operations in 1992 These two guys were so talented that they
American Numismatic Association entrusted Joe with retooling the very first
steam press built in 1836 where it was on temporary display at the Franklin
Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia. Today its new home is at the ANA
Money Museum in Colorado Joe has now passed on to the Gods who blessed
him with his talents.

1 was fortunate to pick up a 1996 Limited Edition 2-piece silver, 1-
piece pewter GMM presentation set. Only 10 sets were made, the other sets, to
my knowledge, have mostly been broken. My cherished set is a proof perfect
example that is glowing with luster like it was made yesterday. It is titled
“Recollecting the Fifties” and features a jukebox made in two styles. The two
silver rounds are 20mm and 23mm in diameter with reeded edges There is also
a 48mm plain edge pewter token with a jukebox. These were made at the 1 996 '
Collector s Jubilee Show in Tulsa with the GMM mobile mini mint screw press

I’m also proud to say that 1 was able to purchase the two silver pieces
for another club member A photo is enclosed for your viewing

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YOU MAKE ME LA UGH

1 . is it good if a vacuum really sucks?

5. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever
know?

5. Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a
whack?

7. Why does "fat chance" and "slim chance” mean the same
thing?

B. Why do we sing "Take me out to the ball game"
when we are already there?

Why is it called "after dark" when it really is "alter light"?

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2. Why are a "wise man" and a "wise guy” opposites?

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U'. Why is "phonics" not spelled the way it sounds?

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If all the world is a stage, vi/here is the audience sitting?

Dve 3iind, why is iingei is so popular?

" M y°u are cross-eyed and have dyslexia, can you read ail
right?

20. Why is bra singular and panties plural?

V . Why do you press harder on the burtons of a remote con¬
trol

when you know the batteries are dead?

S-. :c<e3?

. How come abbreviated is such a long word?

1/2 wash bath towels? Aren ": v/e clean 1 ■ ^ ».•»-*•

•i*8 Viera?

.e. Why doesn't glue stick to the inside or the bottle?

bo they can ;; ?. 7 sst e . /ct- o. :v have one?

. Christmas - What other time of the year do you sit in front
of a dead tree and eat candy out of your socks?

20. Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway ?

FROM THE DESK OF THE SECRETARY

It was such a pleasure getting together with everybody in Las Vegas.
There are so many wonderful people in IASAC.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It sure is hard to believe we are
in the holiday season again.

OOPS! I saw I put a PO box address of 4987. It should be 5987, 3987,
3987, 3987, 3987. I think I have it down now.

Thank you to Michelle Burke and Tom Clark for your years of service to
IASAC. They both have stepped down.

Welcome to Randy Guberman and Jim Best. I am looking forward to
serving with both of you.

Thanks also to Phyllis Clanin, Patti Finner and Walter Thomas for con¬
tinuing to serve for the next to years.

I enjoy reading what is happening with the Silver Solano Round Club.
IASAC was mentioned in the November, 2010 issue. Jan Henke showed
both the regular and enameled Las Vegas Convention rounds to their club
members.

I just want to tell Ivan Rash how happy I am that he rejoined IASAC. He
was the 3 1 st member to join. Ivan always had the most pristine silver an
bars. The ones I bought never looked like that. We set up at a lot of the
same coin shows. Ivan also loved to enamel silver and he enameled 100
of the Bryan, Ohio issues that are listed under Crown Mint. He also
(bunded Rainbow Mint and had some neat issues. Welcome back, Ivan.

Welcome to John De Smit from Holland. You help put the International
in IASAC.

We need any member of ANA to email me with their ANA membership
number as soon as you receive the Bugle. IASAC receives a $5 discount
on our ANA dues for each number we provide.

Mail and Things to Know

Dear Ed, You are doing a fine job. Enclosed is my check for IASAC dues
renewal for 201 1 and 2012. I hope it is OK to pay for 2 years at once.

1 hanks for keeping the club strong. Larry Pung #528

Larry, thanks again for the kind words. Actually if you wanted to pay for

10 years that would have been OK (Just kidding).

Hi Ed, I thought I’d better send you my dues for next year while it’s fresh
in my mind and not forget about it. How about the price of silver? It
keeps going up. The rest of the note is in the mail bag. Bill Haffner #540
Thank you. Bill.

The California State Numismatic Association Library has moved into a
new home. The Library is now housed at the Vallejo naval and Historical
Museum, 734 Marin at Capital, in downtown Vallejo, CA. More informa¬
tion is posted on the CSNA Website, www. calcoin.org.

The 39th Annual Vallejo Coin and Collectibles Show is confirmed for
Sunday, may M, 201 1 from 9 AM to 4:00 PM, at a new site, The Veterans
Memorial Building, 420 Callaghan Lane in East Vallejo, California.

IASAC is now on Facebook. It is in the beginning stages. I hope to add
articles and more later but this is a start to gain additional publicity for

lACAf * J

Thanks to Doug Jennings for representing IASAC at the Michigan State
Show over Thanksgiving weekend.

Patti Finner and Cindy Mohon will be attending the SoCal Coin & Cur¬
rency show. They will be doing a Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop,
uarrett and Michelle Burke will also be there promoting their new book.

Salute to Charter Members-Continued
(There were actually 161 Charter Members)

Don Barsi
Robin Carlson
Robert Cavett
Rick Colgan
Carlton Dodge
Patti Finner

Stephen Mink (George)

#157 Now 060
#129 Now 096
#144 Now 147

#118 Now 076

#160 Now 735

#128 Now 101

#018

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?

Dec 3-5, 2010 53rd Houston Money Show
Dec. 16-18,2010 SoCAl Coin & Currency
Jan. 6-9, 2011 56th Annual FUN SHOW
Feb. 3-5, 201 i Long Beach Expo
Feb 17-20,2011 Collectorama Coin Show
Feb. 20, 2011 Cupertino Coin Club
Feb. 25-27, 20 1 1 Hawaii Collectors Expo
Mar. 18-20, 20! I 120th ANA
Ar. 5-7, 201 1 Tennessee State Numismatic
Apr. 8-10, 201 1 Central Florida Coin Club
Apr. 8-10, 201 1 Michigan State Numismatic
Apr. 8- 1 0, 20 1 1 62nd Pacific Northwest
Apr 14-17,2011 Chicago, hit Coin Fair
Apr 15-17.2011 47th Georgia Numismatic
Apr. 28-30, 201 1 72nd Central States Numis.
May 12-14, 201 1 Garden State Numismatic
June 2-4, 2011 Long Beach Expo
July 7-9, 201 1 5th Summer FUN Show
July 14-16, 201 1 SoCal Coin & Currency
July 30-3 1 , 20 1 I 48th ARK-LA-TEX
Aug. 16-20, 2011 World’s Fair of Money
Aug 19-21. 201 1 52nd Blue Ridge Numismatic
Sep. 8-10, 201 1 Long Beach Expo

Houston, TX
Ontario, CA
Tampa, FL
Long Beach, CA
Lakeland, FL
Jan Jose, CA
Honolulu. HI
Sacramento, CA
Chattanooga, TN
Orlando, FL
Dearborn, MI
Tukwila. WA
Chicago, IL
Dalton, GA
Rosemont, IL
Somerset, NJ
Long Beach, C A
Orlando, FL
Ontario, CA
Bossier City . LA
Chicago, IL
Dalton, G A
Long Beach, CA

Bold Print indicates that 1ASAC will have a table to promote our organi¬
zation.

WELCOME TO I AS AC

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Nebraska

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Mark C Brewton

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Georgia

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John Daino

Jennings

New York

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James Lesher

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Pennsylvania

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Diane Barbieri

Luce

California

833

Brian Comeau

Jennings

Nevada

834

Richard Enderson

L. Enderson

California

835

John De Smit

Steffen

Worinc. . I LuInnJ

031

Ivan Rash

Charter Meivibei

Indiana

thank you FOR these donations

Nancy Yee-Time, Time and more time for IASAC
Nancy Yee-Handling the enormous task of taking a sketch of the winning
silver design and turning it in to the finished product The
distribution to each of you was an incredible task as well.

Doug Jennings- Time at the IASAC table in Las Vegas, your promoting
IASAC all year long and your year round efforts in your
Deputy Doug articles.

Wayne and Phyllis Clanin-Time at the IASAC table and also promoting

IASAC all year long and helping out at the FUN
Show. Also Phyllis serves as a Trustee.

IASAC members-Your time for attending our 25th convention and your
bids in the silver auction.

Jim Best-Time at the IASAC table.

Jim Best-For the FUN Membership and arranging a free table at the FUN
show. Fie also arranges for a room that IASAC members can
get together for trading and fellowship.

Michelle Burke-Thanks for your years of service to IASAC.

Tom Clark-Thanks for serving IASAC as Trustee.

Harvey Chew-Thanks for your continued service to IASAC as Historian.
Patti Finner-Thanks for your continued service to IASAC as Trustee.
Walter Thomas-Thanks for your continued service to IASAC as Trustee.

Thanks to each of our current members who are helping IASAC stay
strong. Thanks also to all of you that have served as Officers and Trustees
during the past 25 years.

Thanks to all of our charter members. 25 years is quite an accomplish¬
ment for any organization. Some stayed the entire 25 years and some
came and went but I really appreciate your support over the years. A list
of you are listed in two different places in this issue

We just don’t show our appreciation enough to each of you This may be
a bit overboard this issue but I felt it necessary. The reason some organi¬
zations don't always mention names is that they are afraid of omitting
somebody. I admit I am not perfect and probably missed somebody. If I
did please send me a note at lASAC@live.com and will put in next issue.

Gayle Falter
Donald Eubanks

Cash

Stamps

TREASURY UPDA TE

Previous Balance 9/17/10

$9408.60

INCOME

New Memberships/Renewals 310.00

Donations 29.00

Advertising 50.00

Club Store Sales 917.00

2010 Convention/Anniversary 579.00

Auction 516.00

Total Income 2401.00

EXPENSES

Postage-Oct. Silver Bugle 213.87

Printing-Oct. Silver Bugle-534 copies 304.38

Las Vegas Convention Expense-Bick 190.00

Las Vegas Convention-Circus Circus 372.44

Postage 97.90

Office Supplies 130.00

Coin World Subscription 49.97

Silver Towne 2023.76

Postage for Silver Rounds 474.24

Silver Round Containers and Sleeves 1 85.67

Taxi for Nancy in Las Vegas 50.00

Total Expenses 4092.23

New Balance 11/25/10 $7717.37

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HELP!!! New member looking to buy Guide books of Silver Art Bars
I already have 6' edition. Thank You!! Please email me at
erakoinz@optonline.net or call 1-631-650-9284 John.

POR SALE: Coca-Cola Mb Rainier bars (WWM- 107). Another
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P O Box 28415, Seattle WA 98 1 1 8 or email iasacnancy@comcast.net

Please note that all mail for the Secretary Treasurer should now go to
IASAC, P.O.Box 3987, Clarksville, TO 37043 and all e-mails should
go to iasac@live.com.

WRITE OR EMAIL for my bars/rounds catalog— $2.00 Huge Website
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313-255-8907

HELP!!! New member looking to buy Guide books of silver art bars I
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To All ANA members: Please e-mail be your membership number. We
receive a $5.00 credit for each ANA member that belongs to IASAC.

We are mailing 264 copies of the December, 2010 Silver Bugle.

International Association of Silver Art Collectors

The International Association of Silver Art Collectors (IASAC), established in 1985,
is dedicated to the silver round and art bar hobbyist, collector, dealer and producer.
All persons interested in this unique hobby are invited to join. The club regularly
publishes its newsletter. The Silver Bugle." providing some of the most interesting
reading for vou. the member Not onlv do vou receive advanced notice of new
rounds and bars, you may also take advantage of specials offered by the many
IASAC member-dealers We also produce limited edition silver bars and rounds for
our members, and feature special contests for prizes. Isn't it time for you to take
advantage of tire benefits available as a member of IASAC?

Yes, 1 would like to loin the largest Silver Art Club in the world. Please enroll me as a member
of IASAC

Please Print

NAME: _ _ _

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C1TY/STATE/7.1P+4 _

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EMAIL: _ May we publish your email? Yes No

Junior members, age 1 7 and younger are also welcomed, with permission of their
parent or guardian Junior members do not have voting rights, and dues are half that
of regular members

Parent/Guardian

Signature: _

Mail To! IASAC-Secretary/Treasurer at P. O. Box 3987
Clarksville, TN 37043

Bv accepting membership in IASAC. I agree lo abide by the Bylaws of tire club and to act with
iniegnty in all business transactions.

Dues are $20 for the first year, renewals are $ 15/year. International rates are $30 for the first
year, renewals arc $20/ycar Junior mcmbcrships/rcncwals, domestic or foreign, arc half the
posted rates

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF SILVER ART COLLECTORS

Established 1985

OFFICERS

NANCY YEE* Seattle, WAPresident
DOUG JENNING* Petersburg, MI -Vice President
ED LANTZ Clarksville, TN- Secretary/Treasurer
HARVEY CHEW-Seattle, WA Historian

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JIM BEST-Lakeland, FL PHYLUS CLANIN-Marion, IN

PATTI FINNER-lola. Wl RANDY GUBERMAN-Maryland Hgts, MO

WALTER THOMAS-Caldonia, Wl

The IASAC newsletter The Silver Bugle' is published six times/year in February, April, June,
August, October and December News items, articles and photographs pertaining to art bars and
rounds are welcomes. However, unsolicited material cannot be acknowledged nor returned
unless accompanied by a postpaid, self-addressed envelope. Opinions expressed in articles
published in ‘The Silver Bugle' are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the
views of the IASAC.

'The Silver Bugle ' accepts advertisements for silver bar and round hobby-related items The
IASAC and advertisers are not responsible for typographical errors that may appear in prices or
descriptions in advertisements.

THE ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS THE I0I1‘ OF THE MONTH PRECEDING
PUBLICATION. ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POSTED DEADLINE
WILL BE HELD UNTIL THE NEXT PUBLICATION

ADVERTISING RATES for camera ready Display ads &

Classified word ads are:

Full Pages - $25 (Non-profit club rate-$15, Non-Member $37.50)
Half Page - $15(Non-member $22.50)

Quarter Page - $10 (Non-member $15)

Classified Ad - 25 Cents/word

Members receive one FREE 25-word classified ad with new membership and ON TIME
renewal, redeemable at any time during the year.

Send all advertisements, with payment, to the Editor at:
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